Boston lefty Jon Lester turned in one of the most dominating performances of his career on Saturday afternoon, striking out 15 Oakland hitters while allowing just one hit and two walks in eight shutout innings of a game his Red Sox won easily, 6-3. All three A's runs came across the plate in the ninth inning, after Lester departed the contest.

The 15 strikeouts are the most by any pitcher this season. Miami right-hander Jose Fernandez held the 2014 mark with 14 strikeouts on April 22. Baseball doesn't see this type of game from a lefty very often. For a little perspective ...

Lester is the first LHP to throw at least 8 shutout innings, strike out 15 and allow 1 hit since Randy Johnson in 1997. #redsox